Why Is It So Hard to Quit Smoking? And How Mindfulness, Hypnosis, and Meditation Can Help

If you've ever tried to quit smoking and felt like you were battling a part of yourself, you're not alone. Lighting that first cigarette often feels like a choice—but by the time you're on your tenth, or your hundredth, it rarely does.

Quitting smoking is one of the most powerful things you can do for your health, longevity, and freedom. Yet it remains notoriously difficult. Why? The answer lies in a complex web of biology, psychology, habits, and emotion. Fortunately, that’s also where the solution can be found—if we know how to listen.